TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
For Adult Headache, Muscle Pain & Fever Relief, 500mg Acetaminophen
Containing 500 mg of acetaminophen, TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets help temporarily reduce fever in adults and children 12 years and older, and provide powerful relief of tension headaches, minor back and muscle pain, minor arthritis pain and menstrual cramps.
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets provide effective symptom relief for adult pain, fever, and the common cold with a formula that is:
NSAID-, ibuprofen-, naproxen- & aspirin-free
Sugar- & alcohol-free
Product Details
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
the common cold
headache
backache
minor pain of arthritis
toothache
muscular aches
premenstrual and menstrual cramps
temporarily reduces fever
Active Ingredients (in each caplet) | Purpose |
|---|---|
Acetaminophen 500 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Inactive Ingredients
carnauba wax*, corn starch*, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, modified starch*, polyethylene glycol*, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide *contains one or more of these ingredients
or
carnauba wax, crospovidone, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Do not take more than directed.
See overdose warning
Age | Dosage |
|---|---|
adults and children 12 years and over | • take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last* • do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor • do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor |
children under 12 years | ask a doctor |
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours*
with other drugs containing acetaminophen
3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
skin reddening
blisters
rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Do not use
with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
new symptoms occur
redness or swelling is present
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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